Monthly Archives: September 2011

Crosby Parks 25th September 2011

The 53 bus dropped us at Alexandra Park in Crosby just before 11. We had a short poke around the small park, admiring a totem pole on one of the lawns and the restored “Green Lady” fountain. The lady is … Continue reading

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Neumann’s Flash 24th Sept 2011

A dozen MNA members turned out for our visit to Neumann’s and Ashton’s Flash near Northwich. We took one of the well marked trails on a circular path around Neumann’s stopping off at the hides en route. Great numbers of … Continue reading

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Heritage Open Day 11th September 2011

No nature notes this week. Because it was Heritage Open Day we went to St Anthony’s RC Church Scotland Road, Deane Road Jewish Cemetery and Walton Church Tower and Old Grammar School. But you might all like to see a … Continue reading

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MNA Coach Trip Old Moor RSPB Reserve 10th Sept 2011

Nearly a full coach for the MNA visit to Old Moor RSPB Reserve located in the DearneValley close to Barnsley, Yorkshire.The feeding station adjacent to the visitor centre was doing good business with Greenfinches, Chaffinches, a female Bullfinch feeding her … Continue reading

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Indonesia Aug 2011

Just returned from a hectic 3 week trip to Indonesia visiting Sumatra, Java and Bali. Here’s a few pics of the wildlife I encountered during the journey. Mating Black–spined Toads Duttaphrynus melanostictus Buffy Fish–owl Ketupa ketupu Sumatran Orangutan Pongo abelii Crab-eating … Continue reading

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Mere Sands Woods 4th September 2011

On a warmish but overcast day we took the 10.40 train to Ormskirk and the 2A bus to Rufford, arriving at 10 to 12.  We walked in via the Cricket Club path and were in a hide for lunch. On … Continue reading

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